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Trifoliate Orange

Citrus trifoliata

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Description:

Highly thorned tree with 3-4 cm diameter fruits and 4-6cm thorns. Fruits are green to yellow (depending on ripeness) and have a fuzzy exterior and the fragrance of bitter citrus. Leaves occur in groups of 3. This is an introduced plant from Japan or China.

Habitat:

Overgrown edge of forest near an open field/disturbed habitat.

Reference Links:

Hardy Orange - Poncirus trifoliata - Details, Trifoliate orange - Wikipedia

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